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NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler, Mat Thompson and NRL legend Andrew Johns dissect the biggest issues of the week.... more
FAQs about Freddy and the Eighth:How many episodes does Freddy and the Eighth have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.
August 30, 2023Should natural justice be handled on-field instead of the judiciary?Is it time to bring back the biff? Andrew Johns and Brad Fittler question if dog shots and high tackles should be settled on field by the players, or if the current review system works. We welcome back Ryan Papenhuyzen, look at the race to the minor premiership, and open up the Rabbitohs and Roosters Book of Feuds! The boys recount their punishment stories as some Bulldogs walk out of training, and preview the Round 27 matches on Nine and 9NowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more39minPlay
August 23, 2023Legends question what's really happening at SouthsBrad Fittler and Andrew Johns unpack what's really going on behind closed doors at South Sydney, as our special guest details how the club split from Sam Burgess. Freddy recounts his escape from a Mexican jail, friend of the show Ryan Papenhuyzen inches closer to an NRL return and the race to finals well and truly heats up. Plus, the boys take a look at the Broncos' roster headache, and preview the Round 26 matches on Nine and 9Now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more39minPlay
August 17, 2023Boys bemoan what could have been as Pangai Junior retiresBrad Fittler and Andrew Johns bemoan what could have been for Tevita Pangai Junior as the talented Bulldog retires from league to pursue boxing. The boys name the things they'd like to bring back from old-school rugby league, assess the Bulldogs 2023 season and look at the Knights, Sharks and Eels run-in to the finals. Joey and Freddy name their GOATs of the NRLW as the ladder starts to shape up, and preview the Round 25 NRL games on Nine and 9Now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more37minPlay
August 09, 2023Which past hero does your team need to win a Premiership?Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns select the league legends they'd like to inject into the current top 8 sides, to cover what the NRL's strongest teams might be lacking. The boys ask what Payne Haas is really worth and question if Broncos should spend their money elsewhere. Sam Burgess gets the nod as head coach of the Warrington Wolves, and the boys list the best young halves in the comp. Plus, a preview of the NRLW Round 4 and NRL Round 24 matches on Nine and 9Now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more42minPlay
August 02, 2023Andrew Johns opens up on measures to combat CTEBrad Fittler and Andrew Johns reflect on friend Wally Lewis' likely CTE diagnosis, share their own concerns, and reveal the NRL's actions to combat the disease. Could the return of Ryan Papenhuyzen deliver Storm a premiership? The boys welcome the star fullback, as the Roosters undergo a review of their coaches, and a Sharks player embarrasses his teammates. Plus, a preview of NRLW Round 3 and NRL Round 23 on Nine and 9Now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more41minPlay
July 27, 2023Legends clash over Luai's ability to carry next teamDoes Jarome Luai have the starpower to be a one-man show? Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns clash over his ability to lift a team onto his shoulders, if he decides to leave the Panthers. The boys discuss the last time the Dally M was boycotted over a pay dispute, welcome the return of a dangerous Latrell Mitchell, and assess the damage from a Bulldogs cleanout. Plus, we recap the NRLW, and preview this week's NRL matches on Nine and 9Now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more46minPlay
July 19, 2023The ins and outs on the race to the finalsEmma Lawrence is joined by Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns to dissect the race to the Top 8, unpack the problem at the Tigers, and preview the 2023 NRLW season. Could this be the year of the Cowboy? How do the Wests find their footy DNA? And what can we expect in a huge NRLW shakeup, as four new teams enter the competition? Plus, a preview of the NRL Round 21 games on Nine and 9Now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more41minPlay
July 05, 2023Blues legend admits Queensland superiorityThe eighth immortal Andrew Johns is joined by NSW Sky Blues player Millie Boyle for a special edition of Freddy & the Eighth. The pair chat everything Origin in the lead-up to Game III. Joey believes Cody Walker will unlock the best out of Bradman. Millie breaks down what went wrong for the Tigers & Bulldogs in their ‘thrashings’. Plus, Danny Buderus and Adam Reynolds drop in for a chat, as we preview all the Round 18 matches on Nine & 9Now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more38minPlay
June 28, 2023Joey believes DCE's future holds key to Brooks moveJoin NSW Blues coach Brad Fittler and the eight Immortal Andrew Johns as they make sense of the major signings at the Manly Sea Eagles. Mark Hughes drops in ahead of Beanie for Brain Cancer round. Freddy and Joey review and reflect on Origin II. Plus, the boys share some laughs over the most hilarious fails of all time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more35minPlay
June 14, 2023Johns likens Maroons spine to the dynasty daysAndrew Johns has made a huge call for the Maroons' spine for Origin Game II as Cameron Munster comes off an 'out of this world' performance. Alongside Mat Thompson, the boys welcome some massive specials guests, Queensland great Darren Lockyer for his Origin analysis, and check in with Ryan Papenhuyzen as he recovers from his devastating knee injury. The boys relive some of Craig Bellamy's great sprays, and look at what Mitch Moses brings as he faces his toughest footy test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....more40minPlay
FAQs about Freddy and the Eighth:How many episodes does Freddy and the Eighth have?The podcast currently has 65 episodes available.